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“The EU must take on new responsibilities. And these new responsibilities call for intensifying the integration process.” quote by Romano Prodi
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“The EU must take on new responsibilities. And these new responsibilities call for intensifying the integration process.”

Romano Prodi

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Source Speech: European Commission President address, 1999

The EU should assume additional duties and deepen member-state integration to meet emerging challenges.

In simple terms: EU needs more duties and tighter integration.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new roles and strengthen unity.

Themes

governance integration EU policy responsibility

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • international negotiations
  • regional planning
  • budget allocation

Key Concepts

European Union institutional capacity regionalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can the EU balance national interests with deeper integration?
  • What risks arise from expanding EU responsibilities?
A Different Perspective

Balancing national sovereignty with deeper integration can be contentious.

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